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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Down Syndrome Diagnosis During Pregnancy

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You’ve just found out your baby has Down syndrome. What is that going to mean for your baby and your family? Parents who were told that their baby had Down syndrome before the baby was born have shared their experiences through new research. They have described how they would’ve liked to have learned their baby has Down syndrome.

Source: Brighter Tomorrows

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Seizure First Aid

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This 3-step guide provides easy reference to Seizure First Aid.

Source: Epilepsy Australia

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Understanding Learning Disabilities

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This booklet is aimed at people who have a learning disability, their families and friends. It explains what it means, what some of the causes are, and what the effects may be. It also outlines some of the different kinds of support that are available to people who have these problems and their families, and how to access this.


Source: mind.org.uk

Friday, December 19, 2008

Down Syndrome: New Parents Guide

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Most of our parents find out that their baby has Down's syndrome soon after the birth and the news is a great shock. We understand that your life is no longer following the expected route, but we want you to know that you are not alone, and we hope that we can help you celebrate your baby's life.
Source: DSA UK

Thursday, December 18, 2008

The Autism Guidebook for Washington State: A Resource for Individuals, Families, and Professionals

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This document was developed through the efforts of the Caring for Washington Individuals with Autism Task Force (ATF), a Governor appointed group comprised of parents and professionals, established in 2005 by the Washington State Legislature. The ATF gathered information and consulted with experts and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to inform the state and public on:
  • Autism services needed
  • Autism rates
  • Access to care
  • Effectiveness of current services
  • Other issues or concerns needed to provide sound policy recommendations
Thirty-one specific recommendations emerged from the work calling for improvement of care and outcomes for individuals with ASD.

Source: Washington State Department of Health

Monday, December 15, 2008

Information for Parents: Cerebral Palsy

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This is a guide for parents with young children who have recently been told that their child has cerebral palsy, or who are in the process of getting a diagnosis.

Source: Early Support (UK)

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Safety Tips for Children with Cardiac Conditions

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These tips can help you keep your child safe and add to general safety advice for your child’s stage of development. Use this guide to help keep your child and family safe both in and outside of your home. Each home is different and no list is complete or fits every child and household. You know what is best for your child. Adapt these tips to meet the needs of your child and family. What works now may change as your child grows and develops.

Source: Center for Children with Special Needs

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Family Asthma Guide

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Air moving in and out of the lungs may be blocked by:
• swelling of the airways
• too much mucus in the airways
• muscles squeezing around the airways

It is very important that kids with asthma get ongoing medical care, even when symptoms are not bad. If asthma is not treated, it can cause lifelong lung disease or permanent lung damage.

Source: Children's Health Fund

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Autism Spectrum Disorders

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The autism spectrum disorders can often be reliably detected by the age of 3 years, and in some cases as early as 18 months.2 Studies suggest that many children eventually may be accurately identifi ed by the age of 1 year or even younger. The appearance of any of the warning signs of ASD is reason to have a child evaluated by a professional specializing in these disorders.
Source: NIMH

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Guidelines on the provision of manual wheelchairs in less resourced settings

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The wheelchair is one of the most commonly used assistive devices for enhancing personal mobility, which is a precondition for enjoying human rights and living in dignity and assists people with disabilities to become more productive members of their communities. For many people, an appropriate, well-designed and well-fitted wheelchair can be the first step towards inclusion and participation in society.
Source: WHO
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